ACADEMIC STARTUP COMPETITION

About

The Academic Startup Competition challenges universities and scientific institutions to nominate their best spin-off startups and join the race for the 10 Dutch Pioneering Innovations from Science. Science and entrepreneurship is brought together, of which these academic startups are setting the example. The competition contributes to the national effort on more effectively translating excellent science into societal impact. The first ever selection day will be held at Epicenter Amsterdam on May 14th, after which the 10 best academic startups will get the opportunity to present themselves at GES 2019.

Our 10 Winners

We are proud to announce the 10 winners of the Academic Startup Competition!

Amphera

CardiacBooster

VSParticle

Findest

Mosa Meat

Stentit

Confocal

ArthroSave

Kepler Vision Technologies

LipoCoat

28 Nominated Startups

We are proud to introduce the lineup of startups during our event. Below, you can find an overview of all participating startups.

Program

13.30-16.30u
Two pitching sessions, including small breaks for drinks and jury deliberation

16.30-17.00u
Plenary discussion

17.00-17.30u
Closing remarks and the announcement of the 10 winning startups by Mona Keijzer, State Secretary for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy and Pieter Duisenberg, Chairman Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU)

17.30u
Drinks and bites!

Join The Event

Get inspired by the participating startups and our speakers! Register now to join the event.